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BreachesMay 22, 2026

Verizon DBIR: Healthcare Fends Off Increased Social Engineering Attacks

Verizon DBIR finds healthcare sector increasingly targeted by social engineering attacks.

Summary

The 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) indicates that the healthcare sector is facing increased social engineering attacks. While ransomware and vendor breaches remain a concern, the evolving tactics used in social engineering are making the sector more vulnerable.

Entities

Verizon (vendor)